It is not just students who need to be aware of the basics of digital citizenship. Adults need to be aware that the line between the professional world and the personal world is blurred with digital tools. There have been many instances of adults using Facebook inappropriately, for example, that has resulted in the loss of their jobs.
Take a look at some of the resources below. Think about the assumptions they made that they shouldn't have made. Reflect on how your own social networking use will need to respect yourself and others.
Getting fired, via Facebook (caution, the incident on this site contains obscene language).
Facebook is permanent, even after the account is deleted.
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